OLYMPIA, Washington, June 22 (TNSres) -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced his appointments to the newly created Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force in the Attorney General's Office. The task force will convene technology experts, industry representatives, labor organizations, civil liberty groups and other stakeholders to discuss AI benefits and challenges. The Task Force will iss  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement on June 21, 2024: * * * Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in U.S. v. Rahimi, which will preserve federal law that prohibits individuals under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. "For decades, federal law has barred individuals who are subject to domestic violence restraining orders from po  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on June 21, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-915_8o6b.pdf) in United States v. Rahimi upholding the federal law prohibiting individuals with domestic violence restraining orders from possessing guns. "This decision affirms what we have said all along--do  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 21, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Illinois - Fourth Quarter 2023": * * * Employment rose in 9 of the 11 largest counties in Illinois for which data were available from December 2022 to December 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are those with annual average employment l  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 21, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Michigan - Fourth Quarter 2023": * * * Employment rose in 9 of the 10 largest counties in Michigan from December 2022 to December 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 202  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 21, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Nebraska - Fourth Quarter 2023": * * * Employment rose in the two largest counties in Nebraska from December 2022 to December 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2022.)   more

ARGONNE, Illinois, June 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: * * * Researchers use new technique to overcome perceived limitation of membranes with pores of consistent size Membranes show a sharper cut-off of nanoscale separations than previously demonstrated. * * * Imagine a close basketball game that comes down to the final shot. The probability of the ball going through the hoop might be fairly low,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: * * * EPA funding reflects priorities of President Biden's Investing in America Agenda * * * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore joined Rep. Robin Kelly, Mayor Vernard L. Alsberry Jr., First Assistant Deputy Governor Shareese Pryor, and Illinois EPA Director John Kim to highlight federal and state funding to help Hazel Crest, Illin  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) are teaming up to offer two nights of free camping at select state parks for anyone who purchases a 2024 Illinois State Fair admission book online between June 26 and July 3. "We're thrilled to work with our partners at the Illinois State Fair to offer this special promotion," said  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release: The U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago has sought to file a complaint in intervention in a pending lawsuit against Itasca, Ill., alleging the village engaged in unlawful disability discrimination in reviewing and ultimately denying a zoning request filed by a non-profit health care provider to use its property as a treatment center for people with substance-use d  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois issued the following news release: A federal jury returned a guilty verdict on June 21, 2024, against Phillip C. Mayfield, 35, of Quincy, Illinois, for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Sentencing for Mayfield has been scheduled on October 29, 2024, at the U.S. Courthouse in Springfield, Illinois. Over three days of testimony in front of U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawle  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending June 20, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 238,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 242,000 to 243,000. The 4-week moving average was 232,750, an incr  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 22 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: By Joe Jerek The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces the appointments of Laura Conlee of Ashland as Deputy Director of Resource Management and Andrew Bond of Jefferson City as Deputy Director of Business and Operations, both effective July 1. They join MDC Deputy Director of Engagement Aaron Jeffries in assisting new MDC Director Jason Sumners in leading the state's conservat  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting steps to support public safety, healthcare, and improve education from cradle to career while holding the line on taxes for families. "I've worked hard to bring our community's needs to the Statehouse, and I look forward to continuing that work," said Mussman. "This year's balanced budget allows us to expand essential services for our hard-working  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on June 21, 2024: With the passage of a balanced budget and the conclusion of the General Assembly's spring session Wednesday, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, reflected on her efforts to uplift Illinois' families by cutting the cost of health care, supporting first responders, strengthening our schools and standing up for Central Illinois. "When we're responsible with our budget and work to make governm  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: The State Treasurer's Office made a record $130.1 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in May, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Treasurer Frerichs is the state's Chief Investment and Banking Officer. He is responsible for investing state revenue in the state investment portfolio. So far in Fiscal Year 2024, Frerichs' Office has ear  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Governor JB Pritzker announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for the severe flooding that impacted the City of Litchfield in Montgomery County on May 24th. This disaster declaration will allow residents, condo homeowners, and businesses to apply for low-interest loans for damages not covered by insurance. SBA staff wil  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 21, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over One Million Pensions Protected Thanks to the American Rescue Plan - One million workers and retirees' earned pension benefits protected as Administration and Senator Casey announce assistance for over 100,000 union workers and retirees covered by the Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry International Pension Fund Today in Hershey, Pennsylv  more